The Comics Alternative

Episode 59.1 - Halloween Special 2013

The Comics Alternative is weekly podcast focusing on the world of alternative, independent, and primarily non-superhero comics. (There's nothing wrong with superhero comics. We just want to do something different.) New podcast episodes become available every Wednesday and include reviews of graphic novels and current ongoing series, discussions of upcoming comics, examinations of collected editions, in-depth analyses of a variety of comics texts, and spotlights on various creators and publishers. The Comics Alternative also produces "special feature" programs, such as shows specifically dedicated to creator interviews, webcomics, on-location events, and special non-weekly themes and topics.

The Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics return with their
2013 Halloween Special! In this episode, Gene and Derek discuss a
variety of this year’s Halloween special issues, very recent horror
titles, and series annuals themed to the season. (We know, we
know…Halloween Classics: Graphic Classics, Vol. 23 came out in
2012, but we weren’t able to discuss this book last year, so we
wanted to be sure we did so this time around.) They cover a lot of
ground, highlighting as many new Halloween titles as they can,
recommending most with a severed thumbs up. The titles they discuss
include: Halloween Classics: Graphic Classics, Vol. 23, by various
artists (Eureka Productions); Afterlife with Archie, by Roberto
Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla (Archie Comics); Adventure
Time 2013 Spooktacular, by various artists (Kaboom!); Herobear and
the Kid 2013 Annual, by Mike Kunkel (Kaboom!); Hellraiser 2013
Annual, by Clive Barker, Brandon Siefert, Ben Meares, Jesús Hervás,
and Janusz Ordon (Boom! Studios); Grimm Fairy Tales 2013 Halloween
Special, various artists (Zenescope Entertainment); Vampirella
Halloween Special 2013, by Shannon Eric Denton and Dietrich Smith
(Dynamite); The Mocking Dead #1-2, by Fred Van Lente and Max Dunbar
(Dynamite); The Walking Dead: 10th Anniversary Edition, by Robert
Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Dave Stewart (Image); The Walking Dead
#115, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Ablard (Image); Zombie Tramp,
Vol. 2 #1, by Dan Mendoza (Action Lab); Vamplets, Vol. 1, by Gayle
Middleton, Dave Dwonch, Amanda Coronado, and Bill Blankenship
(Action Lab); Zombillenium, by Arthur De Pins (NBM); Boo! Halloween
Stories, by various artists (MonkeyBrain). So put on your favorite
homemade costume, slap on a little ghoulish greasepaint, grab your
pumpkin head bucket, walk like a zombie, and enjoy the sweet,
nougaty treats (no tricks here) of The Comics Alternative 2013
Halloween Special!

About the Podcast

Two guys with PhDs talking about comics! The Comics Alternative is a multi-programmed podcast focusing on the world of alternative, independent, and primarily non-superhero comics. (There's nothing wrong with superhero comics. We just want to do something different.) New review episodes become available every Wednesday and include discussions of graphic novels and current ongoing series, overviews of upcoming comics, examinations of collected editions, insightful analyses of a variety of critical texts, and spotlights on various creators and publishers. The Comics Alternative also produces a many in-depth interviews with creators. In addition, you'll find a variety of themed monthly programs, such as shows specifically dedicated to webcomics, manga, comics for younger readers, European albums, and on-location events.